This bill establishes the authority for the Washington State Department of Health to seek accreditation for opioid treatment programs in accordance with federal regulations. It introduces a new section to chapter 71.24 RCW, allowing the department to apply for approval from the United States Department of Health and Human Services to serve as an accrediting body under 42 C.F.R. Part 8. If approved, the department will be responsible for executing its duties as the accrediting body and will be required to establish accreditation fees through rule-making.

The bill mandates that the department set these fees, which will include an initial accreditation fee and a renewal fee, at levels sufficient to cover the costs of the accreditation services provided. Additionally, it allows the department to utilize funds from the opioid abatement settlement account to help offset the costs associated with these accreditation services.